Wanted Mycobacterium Leprae

Causes Leprosy

Wanted Mycobacterium Leprae

Causes Leprosy

By Reed Christensen

Mycobacterium Leprae

Mycobacterium Leprae is a bacteria that causes leprosy.The picture at the right shows an electron michrograph of M. leprae.

How to Battle Leprosy

The type of treatment you get depends on the type of leprosy you have. Three different Antibiotics are recommended for treatment usually dapsone, rifampin, and clofazimine. The treatment normally takes 6 months to one year more severe leprosy may take even longer. Antibiotics do not treat the nerve damage you may have suffered from leprosy.

How it Spreads

Leprosy is not very contagious. It is spread thorough the cough or sneeze of some one who is infected.

Where its found

Leprosy is found mostly commonly in underdeveloped, poor places. Mostly Africa and Asia. It is commonly found on the face, hands, and feet.

The Symptoms

The earliest sign of leprosy is a spot on the skin that may be slightly redder, darker, or lighter than the person's normal skin. Another symptom of leprosy is disfiguring skin sores, lumps, or bumps that do not go away after several weeks or months. The skin sores are pale-colored.

How it Spreads

Leprosy is not very contagious. It is spread thorough the cough or sneeze of some one who is infected.

Where its found

Leprosy is found mostly commonly in underdeveloped, poor places. Mostly Africa and Asia. It is commonly found on the face, hands, and feet.

The Symptoms

The earliest sign of leprosy is a spot on the skin that may be slightly redder, darker, or lighter than the person's normal skin. Another symptom of leprosy is disfiguring skin sores, lumps, or bumps that do not go away after several weeks or months. The skin sores are pale-colored.